UNC comes back to defeat Tennessee, 73-71

Posted Dec 11, 2016
The No. 7 North Carolina men's basketball team defeated Tennessee, 73-71, in the Smith Center on Sunday. The Tar Heels trailed by as many as 15, but were able to come back to pick up their 10th win of the season. Sunday's game against Tennessee shows the Tar Heels could be in trouble if Joel Berry comes back from his ankle injury later than expected. (Daily Tar Heel)

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